Solve the Problem

question 138

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round your answer to 2 decimal places when necessary.
-In a recent year, there were 62 accidents in commercial aviation among major airlines over 15.5 million flight hours. Find the accident rate in units of accidents per 100,000 flight hours.

• A)0.62 accidents per 100,000 flight hours
• B)0.40 accidents per 100,000 flight hours
• C)4 accidents per 100,000 flight hours
• D)6.2 accidents per 100,000 flight hours

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Definitions:

Signal Detection Theory

A means to quantify the ability to discern between information-bearing patterns and random noise that is characteristic of much stimuli.

Hit Rate

A measure of the frequency or proportion with which a correct detection or decision is made, often used in signal detection theory and other areas of decision-making research.

False Alarms

Instances in signal detection where a non-event is mistakenly perceived as an event, leading to an inappropriate response or alarm.

Lower Wavelength

Lower wavelength refers to electromagnetic waves that are shorter in length, often associated with higher energy and frequency such as ultraviolet light.